I've never been a good estimator of how long things are going to take.

The most important thing in the programming language is the name. A language will not succeed without a good name. I have recently invented a very good name and now I am looking for a suitable language.

We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the root of all evil.

Computers are good at following instructions, but not at reading your mind.

Everyday life is like programming, I guess. If you love something you can put beauty into it.

I can’t go to a restaurant and order food because I keep looking at the fonts on the menu.

Premature optimization is the root of all evil.